How To Fix WAHD402 - When changing a material, AHD can only be displayed

WAHD402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 402

• Message text: When changing a material, AHD can only be displayed

What causes this issue?

The use of <DS:GLOS.70086ED0D946154EBC7C6B32697A9C30>alternative
historical data</> (AHD) for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C3DEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>forecast</> is active for
<DS:GLOS.3526BF19AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material</> &SYST-MSGV1& and
<DS:GLOS.3526BF3BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>plant</> &SYST-MSGV2&. When
you change a material, you cannot maintain the alternative historical
data (AHD), but only display it.

System Response

The system displays alternative historical data (AHD).

How to fix this error?

To maintain AHD manually, use the appropriate program (transaction
<DS:TRAN.WAHD2>WAHD2</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD402 - When changing a material, AHD can only be displayed ?

  The SAP error message WAHD402 typically occurs when you are trying to change a material in the system, but the system indicates that the material can only be displayed in the AHD (Application Hierarchy Data) view. This usually means that the material is in a status that does not allow for changes, or that certain conditions are preventing modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that restricts changes. For example, it could be marked as "Blocked" or "Inactive."
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material.
  Data Locking: The material might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to specific fields or views.
  Material Type Restrictions: Some material types have specific restrictions on what can be changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material. If it is blocked or inactive,